STHS Therapy and Wellness

12/19/2025

Did you know nearly 1 in 3 American adults are living with prediabetes?

To help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, St. Tammany Health System’s Diabetes Education Department is launching PreventT2 – a new, yearlong program focused on proven, sustainable lifestyle changes.

🩺 Who it’s for: Adults diagnosed with prediabetes or at increased risk
📅 First session: Jan. 19 | 10–11 a.m.
📍 Location: First Baptist Church Covington, LA (16333 Louisiana 1085)

PreventT2 is based on a CDC-approved curriculum and led by a trained lifestyle coach with weekly sessions for the first six months and monthly check-ins for the remainder of the year.

Learn more and see if PreventT2 is right for you:
👉 https://www.sttammany.health/News/PreventT2program

With an estimated one in three American adults living with prediabetes, St. Tammany Health System’s Diabetes Education Department has announced a new initiative aimed at helping patients reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

12/16/2025

🎄 Nutrition Tips for a Healthier Holiday 🥗

Sarah and Jessica, clinical dietitians from St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center, recently stopped by Lake 94.7 and Highway 104.7 to share expert tips on doing our best to stay healthy during the holiday season.

From smart nutrition choices to simple, realistic habits, they offered helpful guidance to support wellness during this busy time of year. ❤️

🎧 Listen to the segment here:
https://lake947.net/lake-rewind-sths-bad-moms-ur-teas-and-lake-loot/

12/15/2025

CityBusiness ranks STHS among best places to work for 2025! 🎉

St. Tammany Health System has once again been recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness magazine as one of the Best Places to Work in the New Orleans metro area! 🏆

The 2025 honor marks our fourth consecutive year on this prestigious list. As in years past, we were recognized in the large-employer category (250+ employees) and we’re proud to be one of only four organizations to earn this distinction.

This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion and teamwork of our incredible employees who make St. Tammany Health System such a great place to work every day. Thank you to our team for making this achievement possible! ❤️

11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from St. Tammany Health System! 🍁🦃

Today, we pause to give thanks for our incredible community, our patients and the families who place their trust in us every day. We are especially grateful for our dedicated physicians, nurses and teams who continue to provide compassionate care throughout the holiday.

Whether you’re celebrating near or far, we wish you a day filled with warmth, gratitude and meaningful moments with the ones you love. ❤️

11/25/2025

🦃 St. Tammany Health System Thanksgiving Holiday Hours – Nov. 27, 2025 🦃

As we prepare for Thanksgiving this Thursday, we want to share our holiday hours to help you plan your care:

🏥 Emergency Services
All STHS emergency departments – including St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington and our standalone Emergency Department in Mandeville – remain open 24/7, as always. We’re here for you around the clock.

👨‍⚕️ Express Care & Primary Care Clinics
Express Care in Covington (80 Gardenia Dr.): Open 4–8 PM
Express Care Kids in Mandeville (3663 U.S. 190): Open 4–8 PM
All other STHS primary care clinics: Closed for Thanksgiving

🚗 Shuttle & Valet Services
All valet services and shuttle service to Parking Lot 10 (across South Tyler Street from the hospital) will be suspended Thursday.
Shuttle service to Parking Lot 7 (across West 8th Avenue from the hospital) will operate normal business hours.

🏥 Specialty & Outpatient Clinics
Closed for Thanksgiving

💊 Pharmacies
STHS Pharmacy at Braswell’s: Closed for Thanksgiving

💼 Business Offices
Closed for Thanksgiving

All clinics, pharmacies and offices will resume normal business hours on Friday, Nov. 28.

Wishing everyone in our community a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

11/24/2025

This past Saturday, our community showed up in a powerful way for the St. Tammany United in Lung Health Power of Pearl Walk. 💙

To everyone who walked, volunteered, donated, shared, and cheered – thank you. Your support helps raise awareness, uplift families and move us closer to healthier futures for all.

A special thank you to the Mauti Cancer Foundation for your incredible support and for helping us ensure our community has access to life-saving lung cancer screenings.

Thank you for showing up. Thank you for walking with purpose. Thank you for being part of the Power of Pearl.

Until next year – let’s keep breathing hope into every step we take. ✨

11/21/2025

❄️ Do you remember where you were during last January’s historic snow? For many at St. Tammany Health System, the answer is easy: They were on the job, caring for our community through Sneauxmageddon!

The photo on the cover of our last Heart to Heart issue captures this moment perfectly, and inside you'll find:

🎄 The STHS Parenting Center's Christmas Toy Guide
🌮 Parish Tacos' Grilled Shrimp Tacos recipe
📝 A hand-written Katrina diary, 20 years later
🎗️ Support for breast & lung cancer awareness

Happy holidays and happy reading! 🎄

11/14/2025

✨ A Decade of Excellence ✨

For the 20th consecutive grading period, St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned an “A” grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization.

This latest recognition marks 10 years of straight A’s – the longest active streak in Louisiana! 🎉

“At St. Tammany Health System, patient safety is not just a priority. It is the foundation of everything we do.” – Joan Coffman, President and CEO of St. Tammany Health System

11/12/2025

🏆 Vote for St. Tammany Health System in Edge of the Lake Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!

Voting is now open and we invite our colleagues, friends, and community members to help celebrate the people and programs that make St. Tammany Health System exceptional.

✨ Be sure to cast your vote for Best Hospital under the Medical section – and don’t miss the chance to support our amazing teams in other categories like Cardiologist, Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrician, Physical Therapist and more!

You can also show your support in categories such as:
🎨 Arty/Charity Event: Healing Arts Initiative
🛍️ Shopping/Gifts: St. Tammany Hospital Gift Shoppe or Pharmacy at Braswell’s
💊 Shopping/Pharmacy: St. Tammany Pharmacy at Braswell’s
❤️ Services/Nonprofit: St. Tammany Health Foundation

🗳️ Cast your votes by Sunday, Nov. 16!
👉 Visit EdgeOfTheLake.com and click the “2026 Readers’ Choice Awards – West St. Tammany” ballot.

11/11/2025

Today, we proudly recognize and thank all who have served our country with courage, honor and dedication. Your sacrifice and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us every day. ❤️

From all of us at St. Tammany Health System, we wish you a heartfelt Happy Veterans Day.

11/03/2025

We’re shining a spotlight on our incredible Building Services team here at St. Tammany Health System! 🏥💪

From Maintenance to Life Safety (our talented locksmiths and life safety techs) and from Grounds to Aesthetics, this team keeps our facilities safe, functional, and welcoming for every patient, visitor and colleague.

Your hard work ensures that our environment supports the very best in care! ❤️

11/03/2025

Happy Medical Staff Professionals Week!

As organized by the National Association Medical Staff Services, this week is an annual observance celebrating the experts who help ensure that every clinician who walks through our doors is fully qualified, credentialed and supported to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Whether coordinating provider onboarding, supporting medical staff operations or safeguarding the processes that keep our system running smoothly, our Med Staff team's dedication makes a measurable difference. ✅

So, thanks today goes to our Med Staff team – who are just what the doctor ordered. Their work may not always be on the front lines, but their impact is felt in every patient interaction, every provider partnership and every corner of our organization! ❤️